Provenance, A Marquis Antique Doll Auction

Provenance, A Marquis Antique Doll Auction

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Provenance, A Marquis Antique Doll Auction

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Early English Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Silk Damask Fittings 2500/3500

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 441)      

14" (36 cm.) h. x 12"l. x 8"w. The mahogany bed with four carved posters and wooden canopy is fitted with draped gold silk damask curtains and matching bed cover and head...moreboard cover, and accented with gold braid, fringe and tassels. The underside reveals original rope-fitted linen slats. Excellent condition. Early 1800s.

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Miss Sumner's 1816 Sewing Necessaire with Luxury Fittings 1400/1800

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 441)      

9" (23 cm.) x 7" x 5". A wooden-cased sewing necessaire with tortoise-shell veneer in an elaborate fan-shaped pattern on the lid, has lion's head handles, talon feet encl...moreosing gilded balls and opens to an exceptional interior of intricately arranged silk, with many separate compartments having tortoise or bone lids, and containing many silver and bone sewing implements. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 19th century, a silver label on the lid of the box is inscribed "C. Sumner 1815" in elaborately scrolled letters. Value Points: superb luxury sewing box with intriguing hint of its provenance.

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Exceptional 18th Century Wax Doll, Original Costume, Possibly by Laetitia Clark Powell 2500/3500

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 441)      

12" (30 cm.) Poured honey-toned wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes with all-around eyeliner and defined brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip a...morend two tiny painted upper teeth, curly light brown mohair wig, cloth torso and arms, wax hands, painted wax ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid-1700s, a similar group of wax dolls, mostly 12", were costumed by Laetitia Clark Powell of London in the late 1700s representing fashionable costumes of the era, made from fabric of her own clothing, and housed today in the Victoria and Albert Museum, a gift of the Powell family. It is possible, but not certain, that this is another example of that group. Value Points: exceptionally rare and wonderfully preserved, the doll wearing her original gown of figured coral silk with hand-stitched embroidery and wired metallic trim, simple cotton petticoats, attached coin purse and tricorn wool bonnet with silk rosette.

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Early 1800s English Miniature Mahogany Furnishings 600/900

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 441)      

8" (20 cm.) h. cupboard. Each of finely grained wood with natural finish, and of fine craftsmanship, comprising cupboard hutch with plate racks, wall-hanging cupboard wit...moreh glass doors and green paper linen interior; and Chippendale dining table with one removable leaf and tripod feet. Excellent condition, one foot repaired on table. English, early 1800s.

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18th Century English Wooden Doll in Original Nun Habit, with Box and Accessories 28,000/35,000

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 441)      

24" (61 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, slightly-elongated throat, strong carving of facial features, inset black enamel eyes, thick eyeliner, painted...more lashes, single stroke brows with feathering accents, eye corner and nostrils accents, closed mouth with center accent line, defined little chin, original complexion with blush cheek spots, dowel-jointed hips and knees of simply-carved legs, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with fork-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid-1700s, the presence of an English wooden doll in original nun presentation seems, at first, a contradiction, as Catholicism had been outlawed in England for more than a century, and, in fact, in the mid-1700s, anti-Catholicism was particularly virulent in England. Yet documents prove that not only did the religion thrive (albeit secretly), but secret convents for nuns did also, particularly among some members of the aristocratic class. This explains not only the presence of an English wooden doll as nun, but also the fact that this particular example, in a grand size and perfectly preserved, had been created for a member of the wealthy aristocracy. Who that family was still remains a mystery. Value Points: outstanding doll with intriguing provenance, fine original finish, is wearing her original nun's habit, including leather hand-stitched shoes, and two linen purses (one with satin-stitch embroidery) and is preserved in her original paper-lined wooden box along with wooden kneeling stool, embroidered silk reticule purse, blue silk slippers, other accessories, and an embroidered linen work dated 1712.

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Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre Francois Jumeau 3200/4500

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 441)      

22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shad...moreow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent, body especially clean and sturdy. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: gorgeous portrait poupee with artistic blush on the soft complexion, brilliant eyes, original wig, original very sturdy body, included is coral velvet costume, undergarments, seed pearl coronet.

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Precious French Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau, Seamstress Dress, Signed Shoes 3200/4500

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 441)      

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, clo...moresed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic large eyes beautifully contrast the petite size, fine creamy bisque, original wig, pate, body, and body finish, wearing original seamstress dress comprising white sheer muslin dress with trapunto embroidery on reverse of fabric, attached underslip, petticoat, pantalets, Jumeau socks and leather shoes signed 1 Paris Depose with bee symbol.

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German All-Bisque Blue-Stocking Mignonette by Simon & Halbig for the French Market 800/1200

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 441)      

6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, hip-...morelength blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful face on the dear diminutive doll, wearing ivory silk gown, undergarments, coiffe.

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Rare French Bisque Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru with Deposed Wooden Articulated Body 4500/6500

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 441)      

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very plump cheeks, large blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly blushed ey...moree shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the early and rare variation of his smiling model poupee, on original wooden body deposed by Bru in 1867. Value Points: well-preserved doll with fine original finish on body, lovely bisque and expression.

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French Doll's Fruitwood Armoire with Carved Panels 700/900

Lot # 34.1 (Sale Order: 35 of 441)      

21" (53 cm.) Of fruitwood with natural warm finish, the double-door armoire has carved panels, curved crest, and opens to a shelved interior. Excellent condition. French,...more early 1800s.

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French Ebony Wood Musical Toiletry Box in the Shape of Piano 1200/1500

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 36 of 441)      

10" (25 cm.) h. 9"w. The ebony-finished upright piano with beaded edging and silver handles and trim, has a beveled glass front window, and hinges open to reveal a velvet...more lined interior with beveled mirror back and fitted compartments for various toiletry bottles, display for pocket watch, and various bone toiletry articles. A key at the side is used to wind the hidden music box which plays a wonderful vigorous tune. Excellent condition. Music functions well. French, circa 1890.

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Early Poured Wax Doll with Original Court Costume 300/600

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 37 of 441)      

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Poured wax head with tiny bead eyes, painted facial features, firm armature body with well-defined wax-over hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comment...mores: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: very expressive facial features, wearing original elaborate court costume with metallic gilt edging, paillette-encrusted cap, leather boots, and posed on original wooden stand.

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Extremely Rare French Bisque Bebe by Denamur with Painted Masquerade Mask 8000/11,000

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 38 of 441)      

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted/fired on black masquerade mask on the upper half of face with a painted lace edging, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mo...moreuth, shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 7 D Depose. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1888. Value Points: extremely rare and original facial painting, inspired by the popular Parisian "bal masques " (masked evening balls) of the late 1800s; the doll has original velvet and silk costume, bicorn velvet party hat and carries silver dance card with original attached pencil. No other examples of the rare mask-face bebe are known to exist.

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All-Original French Automaton "Little Girl with Surprise Basket" Lambert,with Provenance 7500/9500

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 39 of 441)      

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered base is a bisque bebe with blue glass paperweight eyes, lushly-painted eyeliner, lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed m...moreouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. She is wearing a luxurious ivory silk satin dress with lace and ribbon trim, matching feathered bonnet and silk shoes, and undergarments, and appears to be carrying a floral draped lidded woven basket (which is actually supported by a hidden rod from her torso). Inside the basket is a little feathered bird. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (doll) (original paper tune label on underside indicating the music "La Mascotte". Comments: Leopold Lambert, Paris, circa 1890, when wound, the doll turns her head from side to side, and nods, while she alternately daintily sniffs the silk rose in her right hand, and then lifts the lid of the basket with her left hand, to reveal a little bird which flutters back and forth. Value Points: in perfectly-preserved original presentation, with elaborate costume and accessories, original tune label. Provenance: This automaton, as well as the next (#39) and #201 are being presented from the British/Canadian family of Kensington. Sir Alfred Kensington served for 37 years (1877-1915) in the Indian Civil Service, most notably as Punjab Chief Court Judge, and it was during this time, according to family oral tradition that he was gifted these automata by a prominent Indian which the family referred to simply as "the Maharajah". During the late 1880s, Indian royalty traveled to Paris, notably to the International Exposition of 1889, where they garnered finest treasures and gifts to be returned with them to their Indian palaces; that was likely the source of these three automata, which were then gifted to the British nobleman for his services and friendship. Upon his departure from India, Sir Alfred carried the automata with him, where they were stored in his Guildford, England home until the 1950s, then passed along in the family until this time.

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All-Original French Musical Automaton "Polichinelle with Cymbals" Lambert, Provenance 7500/9500

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 40 of 441)      

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a green velvet covered base is a bisque bebe with blue glass paperweight eyes, lushly-painted lashes, eyeliner and shadow, brows, accented nost...morerils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, characteristic front and back torso humps of the Polichinelle theatrical figure, wire upper arms, bisque hands. She is wearing all original ivory silk satin costume with lace, ribbons and metallic braid trim, including double ruffled collar, silk slippers with upturned toes, bi-corn hat with danging bells, and holds a pair of brass cymbals. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) (original paper tune label on underside indicating the song "Les Cloches de Cornveille"). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, when wound, Polichinelle tilts its head side to side and merrily clangs the cymbals, while music plays. Value Points: perfectly preserved original condition, being sold from the family of the original owner (see story #38).

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German Bisque Family of Seven Dollhouse Dolls in Original Costumes, with Provenance 1000/1300

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 41 of 441)      

5" (13 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: German...morey, circa 1890. Value Points: the dolls, including gentleman with moustache, brown haired gentleman, three blonde haired women, older grey haired women, and bald older gentleman as priest, each wearing their factory original costumes. Provenance: originally owned by child Gertrude Howard, a gift from her Boston parents, and passed along in the family through three generations until this time; the Howard family traces its origins to the earliest Massachusetts Bay Colony of the 17th century.

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Collection of Thirteen Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne 700/1100

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 42 of 441)      

3" (8 cm.) mirror. Each of rich gilt ormolu, including two various mirrors, pair of candlesticks with scroll-shaped support, pair of tiny candle holders with finger handl...morees, single candlestick, book ends with tiny books, fancy oval frame with lithograph of two women, desk frame with crown finial, vase, and two lamps (missing shades). Generally excellent. Germany, Erhard & Sohne, circa 1890.

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French All-Bisque Mignonette with Pretty Antique Costume 600/800

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 43 of 441)      

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with full lips, ...moreblonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: excellent professional repair on left foot, otherwise excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful face enhanced by pretty antique costume.

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Outstanding French Miniature "Parfumerie Regence" Room with Elaborate Contents 4500/6500

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 44 of 441)      

15" (38 cm.) w. x 15"h. x 18"d (when open). An elaborately-fitted perfume and toiletry Paris boutique is presented when the hinged box opens and unfolds, of lithographed ...morepaper over wood, and with hinged store sign "Parfumerie Regence". The back wall features a curved front counter with gilt paper edging which centers shelves and a mirror, and there is a matching free-standing two drawer counter with faux-marble top. Inside the store are chairs, birdcage, trunk, gilt ormolu mirrors on the walls, and an extravagant bounty of of goods, overseen by a bisque dollhouse lady with fine original costume. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, an outstanding miniature shop in wonderfully-preserved condition.

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Grand French "Theatre Guignol" Puppet Theatre with Superb Designs 2500/3500

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 45 of 441)      

48" (122 cm.) x 30"w. The wooden framed theatre is covered with outstanding lithographed illustrations of Paris theatre scenes as well as street and festival scenes of Pa...moreris in the late 1800s, including famous theatrical characters such as Polichinelle and Pierrot. The sides hinge open in various stages to allow dimensional background effect. Very good/excellent, with slight paper wear at edges. French, circa 1890, an outstanding grand-size of the popular children's theatre, original shown at the Paris toy store of Au Nain Bleu.

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French Musical Automaton "Pierrot Ecrivain", Gustav Vichy,Label from Original Family 35,000/42,000

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 46 of 441)      

27" (69 cm.) Seated at a fine wooden desk arranged upon a wooden floor with parquet inlay design, is Pierrot, with paper mache head having classic whitened complexion, fl...moreeecy curls, glass eyes with kidskin eyelids, carton body and composition hands sculpted to appear as though holding a pen, wearing ivory silk Pierrot costume with red pom-poms, pleated collar, Pierrot hat, and pom-pom trimmed slippers, holding a quill pen in his hand. A lamp sits at the corner of the desk and an ink-script note rests below his hand. When wound, music plays (two tunes), and Pierrot moves the quill pen across the paper, as if adding further notes, then he pauses, the light turns off and and he appears to drift off to sleep. After a pause, he awakens, appears to turn the light back on, turns his head, blinks and begins to write again. Condition: structurally excellent and fresh, eyelid kid cover is worn, lamp lighting movement is batter activated, mechanism and music function well as described. Comments: Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa 1890, appearing in the original Vichy catalog as #518 titled "Pierrot Ecrivain" (Pierrot writing) and indicating that the piece was uniquely deposed by Vichy. Value Points: considered a prime luxury piece in its time, it is virtually impossible to find today, this example being sold from its original home in the Parisian 16th arrondissement, and bearing the original prestige shop label of "Nadaud" on the base.

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Italian Felt Theatrical Doll "Pierrot" by Lenci from Early Period 900/1200

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 47 of 441)      

26" (66 cm.) Felt swivel head with very angular structure, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, all-around blue/grey eye shadow, strong nose, cl...moreosed mouth, elongated slender torso and limbs, jointing at hips, knees and shoulders. Condition: fair/good, dusty. Comments: Lenci, circa 1920, one of the earliest designs by the illustrious firm. Value Points: the rare early doll is wearing original Pierrot costume of cream felt with black pom-poms, ruffled collar, black leather shoes.

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Extremely Rare Early Italian Felt Doll by Lenci Known as "Pierrot Dudovich" 1600/2600

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 48 of 441)      

26" (66 cm.) Pressed felt swivel head with very angular facial features, and head held haughtily upward, elongated throat, brown painted side-glancing eyes with heavy eye...morelids, brown lower eye shadow, pronounced apostrophe-shaped brows, downcast lips of closed mouth, black skullcap, elongated torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, typical fading and light spotting found on these early models. Comments: Lenci, early 1920s, the classic Pierrot figure was modeled by Marcello Dudovich for Lenci, and was presented in the firm's early theatrical series. Value Points: artful sculpting and painting enhance the dramatic expression of this very rare model, wearing original cream felt costume with black trim and diamond edging, teal vest with purple hearts, heeled shoes and an exuberant leaf-shaped felt cascade crowning the cream cap.

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French Bentwood Hat Box with Amusing Pierrot Illustration 300/400

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7" (18 cm.) The oval bentwood lidded box is decorated with drawings of six different hats around the exterior and with a design on the lid of Pierrot gazing at a table wi...moreth a mannequin head and other various bonnets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900.

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French Musical Automaton Pierrot Serenading Crescent Moon Lambert, Family Provenance 22,000/28,000

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 50 of 441)      

21" (53 cm.) Seated on the tip of a paper mache crescent moon is Pierrot, with paper mache head of whitened complexion accented with jester symbols, brown glass eyes, ope...moren mouth, brunette mohair wig, slender paper mache body, wearing original Pierrot silk jacket with black tights, silk slippers, ruffled lace collar and felt feathered hat, holding a lute in his arms. The crescent moon, set upon blue clouds, has a large brown glass eye and a hinged jaw. When wound, two tunes play, Pierrot nods and turns his head while strumming the lute, and periodically saucily sticks out his tongue at the moon; the moon opens and closes his mouth as though responding. Condition: very good, some restoration to clouds and light craquelure at edge of the moon, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Vichy (metal tag on back). (paper tune label listing two tunes). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: one of the most beloved of 19th century automata, with amusing synchronic movements and classic Pierrot theme. Provenance: the Rollins family of New York and Connecticut; the automaton was gifted to Daniel Rollins during a business trip to Brazil in around 1890 in which he was accompanied by his wife, the writer Alice Wellington Rollins who wrote of the trip these wise words "I have no idle hours to spend in hunting up the bitter foe who simply ought to be my friend". The automaton remained in the Rollins family through generations, until this time, and included with the automaton are various letters and newspaper articles regarding the family story.

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